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Kelly Jane Romano

Advisor at Empirical Wealth management — Portland, OR 805 SW Broadway Suite 2400

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Experience

20 years

Location

Portland, OR 97205

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Empirical Wealth management

Multi-team

Total advisors

69

Across 15 offices

Clients per advisor

35 Low

Avg AUM per client

$3,447,090 Very High

HNW client ratio

77% Very High

About

Kelly Romano is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at Empirical Wealth Management and previously worked at Fisher Investments and J.P. Morgan Securities. Empirical Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans. The firm uses Modern Portfolio Theory to create diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes and offers affiliated real estate, insurance, and estate-planning services.

Client services

Based on Empirical Wealth management

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers
Tax preparation, insurance services, and real estate services

Expertise

Based on Empirical Wealth management

Private / alternative investments Long-term care insurance Life insurance needs analysis Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Active portfolio management

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for certain stand-alone financial planning and tax preparation services; also subscription fee for estate planning tools (fees disclosed separately).

Percentage

Starts at 1.00% annually and scales lower for higher asset levels, never exceeding 1.00%; rates are negotiable.

Commissions

Empirical Insurance subsidiary charges commissions from insurance product sales; Empirical Properties agents earn commissions on real estate transactions.

Project-based

Stand-alone financial planning services and tax preparation billed at hourly or fixed fee rates depending on scope and complexity.

Performance-based

Performance-based fees negotiated individually; generally recommended for clients with minimum $3,000,000 AUM; calculated as a percentage of capital appreciation quarterly, subject to high-water mark and other conditions.

Subscriptions

Subscription license fees charged for third-party estate planning tools; fees disclosed separately and can be waived.

Other

Account minimum: $3,000,000 Fee-only: Fees based on assets under management, billed quarterly in arrears using an average daily balance calculation; fees negotiable; minimum thresholds apply for inclusion of financial planning and executive consulting services.

Location

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Portland, OR 805 SW Broadway Suite 2400

805 SW Broadway, Suite 2400

Portland OR 97205

Advisors at this office

4

Most active in

Oregon

Work history

20 years of industry experience

Empirical Wealth Management

2026 - Present • 1 year

Portland, OR

Fisher Investments

2018 - 2025 • 7 years

Camas, WA

J.P. Morgan Securities

2014 - 2018 • 4 years

Chicago, IL

U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc.

2014 - 2014 • 1 year

IL

Citizens Securities, Inc.

2013 - 2014 • 1 year

IL

PNC Wealth Management

2012 - 2013 • 1 year

IL

Valic Financial Advisors

2010 - 2012 • 2 years

Chicago, IL

Northwestern Mutual Investment Management

2007 - 2009 • 2 years

Seattle, WA

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company

2007 - 2007 • 1 year

Milwaukee, WI

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Will S

Series 65

Lake Oswego, OR

Stoneholt Wealth

After seven years of in and around this industry (as a marketer, consultant, and content creator... but never an advisor) I decided to hang my shingle and start Stoneholt Wealth. We're a fee-only financial planning firm that's built exclusively for high-income millennial couples with kids (I have three kids under 5... it's a crazy time). We help our clients with career transitions, concentrated wealth, variable sales income, liquidity events, and all the little stuff in between--if you can call buying a home "little". We cover everything from income strategy to investments to tax planning to insurance review, all in the name of taking this very important responsibility off your plate, so you can focus on the stuff that makes life better.

Wealth management RSUs / ISOs / NSOs Equity compensation tax strategy Early retirement planning Life insurance needs analysis Technology Professional Sales Professional HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals Career Changers

Chris R

Series 65

Lake Oswego, OR

Cascara Financial Planning LLC

Chris Ramsby is the principal of Cascara Financial Planning LLC in Lake Oswego, OR. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience working at Para Wealth Advisors and Elite Sales & Marketing prior to founding Cascara Financial Planning in 2025. Cascara Financial Planning advises individuals and high-net-worth clients with wealth management and financial planning services that include retirement, tax, estate, business, cash-flow, and college savings planning. The firm’s investment approach is based on modern portfolio theory, combining passive and active strategies with options for socially conscious investing.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Business ownership considerations General estate planning guidance Wealth management Retirement income strategy Self-Employed Educators, Teachers, and Academics Pharmacist Sales Professional Executive HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Young Professionals Young Families Mid-Career Professionals Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)

Brayden D

Series 65

Vancouver, WA

Momentous Wealth Management, Inc.

Brayden Disbrow is a financial advisor at Momentous Wealth Management, Inc. in Vancouver, WA, holding a Series 65 designation. His work history includes roles at Momentous Wealth Management, and Harlow Wealth Management. Momentous Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers tailored investment advice using a range of securities and incorporates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis methods, with discretionary portfolio management subject to client restrictions.

Wealth management Income planning General estate planning guidance Business ownership considerations General retirement planning

Todd P

AAMS®

Vancouver, WA

Momentous Wealth Management, Inc.

Todd Pisarczyk is Founder, CEO, and Senior Financial Advisor at Momentous Wealth Management, an affiliated SEC-registered investment advisory firm. Todd brings more than 27 years of experience advising individuals and families on wealth management, financial planning, and long-term investment strategy. He began his career in 1999 at a national brokerage firm before founding Momentous Wealth Management in 2004 with the goal of providing comprehensive, fiduciary-based advice through a personalized and planning-focused approach. Under Todd’s leadership, Momentous Wealth Management has grown into an established independent advisory firm with more than $500 million in assets under management. In 2025 and 2026, Forbes recognized Todd as one of the Top Wealth Advisors in the State of Washington, and in 2024, 2025 and 2026, USA Today ranked Momentous Wealth Management among the Top 100 Registered Investment Advisors in the United States, reflecting the firm’s continued commitment to client service and long-term outcomes. Todd works closely with clients, attorneys, and other professional advisors to integrate investment management with broader estate and financial planning strategies. His experience building and leading a successful independent advisory firm provides a strong foundation for guiding the investment oversight and portfolio strategy supporting the trust company’s fiduciary services. Todd earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, magna cum laude, from Washington State University and holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist℠ (AAMS®) designation.

Business ownership considerations General retirement planning Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Wealth management Self-Employed Attorney Executive Founder/Business Owner Public Service Employee Young Professionals Mid-Career Professionals

Aiden P

Series 65

Vancouver, WA

Momentous Wealth Management, Inc.

Aiden Pisarczyk is a financial advisor at Momentous Wealth Management, Inc. in Vancouver, WA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with the firm since 2020. Prior to his advisory role, his work experience includes positions in education and customer service. Momentous Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $356 million for around 455 clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a mix of individual securities and third-party sub-advisers, with an investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy General tax planning Retired Self-Employed Technology Professional Young Professionals Career Changers Approaching retirement
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Suzanne H

CFP®, CFA®, Series 65

Portland, OR

Core Planning

Suzanne Highet is a financial advisor at Core Planning in Portland, OR, holding the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentials with 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Stanich Group LLC, Highet Advisory LLC, and CTC Consulting, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she operates Highet Advisory LLC, a business consulting service focused on supporting registered investment advisors with investment programs and portfolio management. Core Planning provides fee-based financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client goals and risk tolerances, using a combination of in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.

Early retirement planning RSUs / ISOs / NSOs Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Passive / index investing HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals Women's Finance Approaching retirement LGBTQIA
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